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When Commercial Negotiations Break Down
When Commercial Negotiations Break Down It's a reality of life that things don't always go according to plan. And so it is with negotiations concerning all types of commercial transactions such as purchasing or leasing a property, selling or buying a business or...
Negotiating a Retail or Commercial Lease
Whether you’re entering into a retail or commercial lease, tenants should carefully consider the terms they want included. Many lease conditions require negotiation with the landlord before signing. Lease Term Consider how long you want to operate your business on the...
Superannuation Death Benefits
Superannuation Death Benefits It is not commonly known that a person's superannuation fund is not regarded as part of a person's estate once they pass away. So, what happens to the super fund upon the death of the member? Once that member dies a death benefit is paid...
Beware of Starting a Company with Others
Beware of Starting a Company with Others It is not uncommon for two people, whether friends or business associates, to have a great business idea and then conduct the venture through the vehicle of a company with each person becoming a director and equal shareholder....
Does a Contract Need to be in Writing?
Does a Contract Need to be in Writing? A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties which satisfies a number of requirements including that there be an acceptance by one party of an offer made by the other, that the parties intend the agreement to be...